Expert advises against drastic measures to shed off weight gained during Chuseok
com. While many people look forward to the Chuseok holiday, some worry about what they will see on the scale, with generous servings of "jeon," or pan-fried battered dishes, braised short ribs, "japchae," or stir-fried glass noodles, and "songpyeon," or half-moon-shaped rice cakes, at every meal having long been a usual sight during family gatherings. But…
As Chuseok approaches, some individuals are concerned about the weight they may gain from indulging in traditional dishes. However, an expert warns against drastic measures to address this issue. Kwon Young-geun, a professor at the Obesity and Metabolism Center at Korea University Anam Hospital, cautioned against repeatedly adjusting weight through fasting or completely avoiding Chuseok foods out of guilt.
Instead, Kwon advised that the focus should be on gradually returning to regular eating and exercise habits after the holiday. During Chuseok, people often consume higher amounts of carbohydrates and salty foods compared to other times. When carbohydrate intake is elevated, the body stores excess glucose in the liver and muscles as fat.
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